CONFLICTED 7/7: The Inside Story – A New Terror Paradigm • Episode 6
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Oct 13, 2025 Tom Tugendhat, a former Minister of State for Security and Conservative MP, shares insights on UK counterterrorism and identity crises. He highlights the shift from organized terrorism to lone-actor violence, discussing its implications for society. Tugendhat defends the PREVENT strategy against accusations of Islamophobia, emphasizing its goal to protect all citizens. The conversation delves into addressing right-wing extremism and the need for a unifying national story to bridge divides in multicultural Britain.
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Lone-Actor Terrorism Is The New Norm
- The Southport attack exposed a shift from ideological cells to lone, non-ideological violence driven by online subcultures.
- This change challenges traditional counterterrorism models designed for organized Islamist networks.
Prevent's Mission No Longer Matches Threats
- Prevent was built for Islamist radicalization but now faces cases like violence-fixated individuals and far-right referrals.
- The scheme lacks transparency and must adapt to a broader, ideologically mixed threat landscape.
Riots Reflected Broader Social Anger
- The Southport aftermath revealed widespread societal anger linking immigration, grooming scandals, and distrust of elites.
- That anger amplified far-right mobilization and led to violent riots beyond the initial attack.